Haggard wrote and recorded leonard in his honor, and this led to increased interest in collins when it became a hit in 1981. Find album information of the album new patches 1986 from tommy collins. Cover versions of new patches by mel tillis secondhandsongs. New patches recorded by mel tillis words and music by tommy collins capo. Mar 14, 2000 tommy collins covered i wonder if you feel the way i do, ill keep on loving you, broken engagement, i could sing all night and other songs. From the late 70s onwards he concentrated on songwriting, with the most notable success the 1984 mel tillis hit new patches. Click here now to find out here why others like this album.
Throughout the 80s, collins kept a low profile, though his songs continued to be recorded. Tommy collins vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. George strait also enjoyed a number 1 hit with collins if you aint lovin you aint livin. I was so ragged folks used to call me patches papa used to teas me bout it but deep down in side he was hurtin cause he done all he could. Tommy collins originally did the man who picked the wildwood flower, i wonder if you feel the way i do, ill keep on loving you, i could sing all night and other songs. Leonard raymond sipes september 28, 1930 march 14, 2000, better known as tommy collins, was an american country music singer and songwriter active primarily during the 1950s through the 1970s, collins was instrumental in helping create the. And you just dont put new patches on old garments i dont want no one else on my mind. Though the years have passed and all the kids have grown the angels took mama to a brand new lord knows people ive shed some tears but my daddies voice kept ringing through the my ears saying patches im depending on ya son to pull the family through now son its all left up to you. He was the youngest of six children born to leslie raymond sipes and willie etta brown sipes. Mar 14, 2000 collins signed a songwriting contract with sawgrass music, where his most notable success was mel tillis top ten 1984 hit, new patches.
Collins is the second member inducted into the nashville songwriters hall of. Although he recorded songs since the late 1950s, his biggest success occurred in the 1970s, with a long list of top 10 hits. You just dont put new patches on old garments i dont want. Tommy collins leonard raymond sipes was born on a farm just outside of oklahoma city on the 28 september 1930. Now and then an old friend tries to help me by telling me theres someone that i should meet hey, but i dont have the heart to start all over cause my heart is laying at anothers feet you just dont put new patches on old garments hey, i dont want no one else on my mind i just dont need nobody new to cling to, lord cause i still love someone ive known a long, long time i have built. Lyrics to new patches by mel tillis from the new patches album including song video, artist biography, translations and more. New patches recorded by mel tillis written by tommy collins c f c now and then an old friend tries to help me g7 by telling me theres someone i should meet c f c but i dont have the heart to start all over g7 c cause my heart is laying at anothers feet f c. Songwriter tommy collins haggards leonard dead at 69 cmt. My papa was a great old man i could see him with a shovel in his hand see education he never had he did wonders when the times got bad the little money from the.
He enjoyed a string of hits during the mid1950s including it tickles and watcha. Patches i tried to my best its up to you to do the rest. Collins signed a songwriting contract with sawgrass music, where his most notable success was mel tillis top ten 1984 hit, new patches. In the summer of 1989, the finnish band country life were honoured to back up wellknown country songwriter, singer and entertainer tommy. Click here to find the full and accurate album lyrics with videos and sing along. Now and then an old friend tries to help me by telling me theres someone i should meet but i dont have the heart to start all over cause my heart is laying at anothers feet chorus. Join facebook to connect with tommy collins and others you may know. After the release of leonard, the spotlight again turned to collins, who was now sober. You just dont put new patches on old garments hey, and i dont want no one else on my mind i just dont need nobody new to cling to, lord cause i still love someone ive known a long, long time yes, i still love someone ive known a long, long time. Now and then an old friend tries to help me by telling me theres someone that i should meet hey, but i dont have the heart to start all over cause my heart is laying at anothers feet. Best of by tommy collins go unlimited try now get a special offer and listen to over 60 million. Charley pride new patches 2017 album music in my heart written by tommy collins purchase at. They knew how great tommy collins was and how important his records were, even though theyve been outofprint for years. Lyrics to new patches by mel tillis from the the best of branson, u.
Tommy collins new patches album lyrics letssingit lyrics. This 1986 release has a reflective feel that lends the songs a charm and warmth. Jul 26, 2017 cause my heart is laying at anothers feet you just dont put new patches on old garments hey, i dont want no one else on my mind i just dont need nobody new to cling to, lord cause i still love someone ive known a long, long time i have built my world around a memory and shes the only one that i let in cause every time ive tried to love somebody, lord in my mind im loving her again. Tommy collins performing new patches with brian sklar and prairie fire live on no. Tommy collins tommy collins sings country songs vinyl. He signed with sawgrass, mel tillis publishing company, and tillis took the collins tune new patches up. Tommy collins covered i wonder if you feel the way i do, ill keep on loving you, broken engagement, i could sing all night and other songs. Cause my heart is laying at anothers feet you just dont put new patches on old garments hey, i dont want no one else on my mind i just dont need nobody new to cling to, lord cause i still love someone ive known a long, long time i have built my world around a memory and shes the only one that i let in cause every time ive tried to love somebody, lord in my. If you cant bite, dont growl, you better not do that, you gotta have a license, poor, broke, mixed up mess of a heart, lord, im. Mel tillis originally recorded new patches written by tommy collins and mel tillis released it on the album new patches in 1984. His father worked part time on the farm and spent many years working for the county as a road worker, while his mother looked after the house and children. If you cant bite, dont growl, you better not do that, you gotta have a license, poor, broke, mixed up.
Along with his contemporary wynn stewart, tommy collins was one of the first country musicians to establish a distinctive bakersfield, ca, sound. Tommy collins with country life new patches youtube. Find tommy collinss phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Instrumental i have built my world around a memory and shes the only one that i let in and everytime i try to love somebody in my mind im loving her again. Now weve documented his morgan, capitol and columbia sides to set the record straight. Lonnie melvin mel tillis born august 8, 1932 is an american country music singer. The 144 titles include high on a hilltop, you better not do that,and if you cant bite dont growl. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Tommy collins vinyl records and cds american country singer, songwriter and guitarist born september 28, 1930 in bethany, oklahoma and died march 14, 2000 in ashland city, tennessee. Tommy collinss phone number, email, address spokeo. Tommy collins new patches 1986 during a long career tommy enjoyed success writing for the likes of merle haggard and buck owens amongst others. Collins is survived by his wife, hazel, three daughters and two sons.
Leonard raymond sipes september 28, 1930 march 14, 2000, better known as tommy. Tommy collins this is tommy collins vinyl lp amoeba. Tommy collins performing roots of my raising with brian sklar and prairie fire live on no. Collins moved to nashville in 1976 and started over. You just dont put new patches on old garments i dont want no one else on m. Buy tommy collins sings country songs lp by tommy collins lp. Leonard raymond sipes september 28, 1930 march 14, 2000, better known as tommy collins, was an american country music singer and songwriter active primarily during the 1950s through the 1970s, collins was instrumental in helping create the bakersfield sound of the country music genre. I have built my world around a memory and shes the only one that i let in and everytime i try to love somebody in my mind im loving her again. Jun 17, 2003 mel tillis scored a top 10 in 1984 with collins new patches. He signed with sawgrass, mel tillis publishing company, and tillis took the collins tune new patches up the charts in 1984. Tommy collins page in fuller up, the dead musician directory. As a artiste in his own right he had his moments but for the most part remained on the periphery of success. Tommy collins discography price guide recently listed email alerts. Tommy signed a songwriting contract with sawgrass music, where his most notable success was mel tillis top 10 1984 hit, new patches.
Collins died in 2000 after being debilitated for some years with emphysema. You just dont put new patches on old garments i dont want no one else on my mind i just dont need nobody new to cling to. You just dont put new patches on old garments hey, i dont want no one else on my mind i just dont need nobody new to cling to, lord cause i still love someone ive known a long, long time i have built my world around a memory and shes the only one that i let in cause every time ive tried to love somebody, lord in my mind im loving her again. Tommy collins now and then an old friend tries to help me by telling me theres someone i should meet but i dont have the heart to start all over cause my heart is laying at anothers feet. Tommy resumed professional songwriting and his most notable success was mel tillis top 10 1984 hit, new patches. During the course of the 50s, he released a series of hit singles that lightened up the tone of honky tonk with bouncing backbeats, novelty lyrics, and e. Find tommy collins credit information on allmusic allmusic. Mel tillis scored a top 10 in 1984 with collins new patches. Tommy collins this is tommy collins vinyl lp amoeba music. Now and then an old friend tries to help me by telling me theres someone i should meet but i dont have the heart to start all over cause my heart is laying at anothers feet. Songwriter tommy collins haggards leonard dead at 69. Writer of country music hits tommy collins, 69, country music.
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